New England Fishermen Plan Skate Limits: Public Meeting March 19
Published Date: 3/3/2025
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Summary
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on March 19, 2025, to talk about rules for skate and monkfish fishing in New England waters. They’ll discuss new fishing limits and plans for 2026-2028, which could affect fishermen and seafood businesses. This meeting helps make sure fishing stays fair and sustainable while balancing the needs of the environment and the economy.
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Monkfish specifications for 2026–2028
The Council will develop separate monkfish specifications for fishing years 2026–2028. These specifications may set catch limits or other rules for the monkfish fishery and will be recommended to the full Council for consideration.
Skate specifications for 2026–2027
The Council will develop skate specifications for fishing years 2026–2027. These specifications may establish allowable catch levels or management measures for the skate fishery and will be brought to the full Council.
Potential possession limits and Days-At-Sea rules
The Advisory Panels will discuss a range of potential measures including monkfish and skate possession limits and monkfish Days-At-Sea as management tools. These measures could be proposed for upcoming fishing years (including 2026–2028 for monkfish and 2026–2027 for skate).
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